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the Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) program at the University of Utah. My first exposure to the field of Electrical Engineering came while serving in the U.S. Air Force. There, I learned basic concepts about circuits and systems, and had the opportunity to work with engineers. I enlisted in the Air Force as an F-16 weapons systems technician, and excelled at the troubleshooting aspect of my duties. Working with engineers at a young age sparked my desire to understand the…

The Issue of Sexual Assault in the Military In 2013 there were 28,700 military members that were sexually assaulted (Cernak). It is one of the largest issues in the United States military and it is being handled very poorly. All of the militaries time and money being out towards sexual assault are being used on repetitive training that is obviously not working because the numbers of sexual assaults going the wrong direction every year. Because of this training, victims know the options…

Diversity in any type of organization is beneficial for all individuals involved to include top management to the ground employees. Having diversity in a workplace encourages tolerance, acceptance and more rounded place for all employees to work for. It gives persons the ability to grow and to also go up the ladder in the company. Diversity in the military has always been a problem involving women and minorities, but in the last decade there has been a real focus on the lack of minorities in…

possible barriers that could hinder my growth and discover a way to over come them. A barrier that I believe could hinder my growth would be, when having to deal with a change that has a negative effect on some Airmen, but has a positive effect on the Air Force mission. To overcome this barrier, I must apply the first step in changing my emotional flexibility. I must ensure that I am looking at the big picture. Although I have a great deal of passion towards taking care of the Airmen I lead,…

Air Force culture is one like no other. Culture strength is the agreement among individuals within an organization to hold specific values and way of doing things. The Oath of Enlistment is the first agreement that individual takes before becoming an Airmen. They swear to protect and defend the Constitution with their life and to obey the orders of the officers appointed over them. Right from the start, the Air Force displays a consistent characteristics of a responsive culture. Responsive…

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I admire your perspective regarding managing diversity in the Army because I am currently serving in the Air force. As a military member, you are correct that there is no other organization that manages all walks of life so efficiently. You have addressed bullying, and I believe that if we manage our people correctly, mangers can avoid looking like a bully. I serve as a chaplain and regularly advise senior leadership and have found out that a good portion of my conversations are about managing…

Nicolle Bernard has been serving our country for nine years in the Air Force. Captain Bernard grew up in Madison, New Jersey and is currently stationed in Germany near the Ramstein Air Base. Nicolle is a strong woman who puts a lot on the line for our country. At age fifteen Nicolle became interested in meteorology when starting her college search. Captain Bernard needed a way to pay for college, so when she discovered the Air Force she thought this was a perfect opportunity. She received…

My defining moment was when I received the news that I was selected to attend the overseas Warrant Officer Course conducted by the Royal Australian Air Force, at the RAAF Base Wagga. Eagerly anticipating the course’s commencement, I did in-depth research, sought the advice of previous candidates, and received useful guidance and encouragement from my family, superiors and friends. This was my first foreign leadership course and I was determined to do well for the course. The aim of the course…

negative emotions. They watched for multiple years as their peers were either voluntary or involuntary separated or retired by leadership they had not even met. When I entered the Air Force I watched the last two years unfold and experienced first hand the effects that remained with the cuts. Currently, I work for the Air Force as part of an operations group that provides missile warning to end-users around the world. Working with a wide range of people I have seen more and more airmen…